Cochiti Pueblo Pottery Deer Figurine, Circa 1960s [SOLD]

Not only was Damacia Cordero herself famous as an artist, she produced four very talented daughters who achieved notoriety as potters too: Josephine Arquero, Gloria Herrera, Marie Laweka, and Martha Arquero. All of the family specialized in making figurines: storytellers, nacimientos, clowns, and animals.

Damacia’s figurines are recognizable even when not signed by the artist. One trait she seemed to favor was bull’s eye eyeballs. That, along with a smile on the face, made each of her pieces charming. This deer is signed Damacia Cordero, but would be recognizable as her work even if it was not signed. It is in very good condition. One horn broke off and has been glued back in place with such precision that it is difficult to spot the break.